This is phase II of the station relocation projects as approved in the Fire Services Response Coverage Optimization Plan. Phase I (relocation of Station 2) is complete and working as per expectations.

The new location will provide response coverage improvement into NE and NW Crescent Heights, Riverside, Parkview and Ranchlands, while maintaining coverage into the River Flats, Downtown and SE Hill areas.

The new location will provide a station on the north side of the South Saskatchewan River in the event bridge use is restricted or unavailable (traffic accidents, construction, flood closures).

Once completed 95% of residents will reside within the 6:20 response coverage capability. The other 5% are seconds outside of that. This is a significant safety improvement for residents and fire fighters.

Final part of the Response Coverage Optimization Plan which also included:

Traffic preemption installed on nearly all existing signalized intersections in the City.

Traffic preemption being installed on all new signalized intersections.